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Steve
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Of course the '01 is "old" technology and when you go to sell it, Oldsmobile will be just a memory. Think I'll keep what I have.
Transmission - Reverse is gone. The forward gears still work but shifting is erratic.
I hope GM does a better design job with the new Trailblazer. This one is a flipping piece
of cow dung. I do hope someone associated with GM reads through these groups. I've always been a loyal Chevy man but this is just too much. If I hadn't bought the extended warranty I'd
have torched the damn thing by now and collected the insurance money.
Of course, since this posting is much after the time you posted, have you purchased a vehicle by now, and what brand/make?
Dick
Or, you can just get your vehicle serviced at a GM dealership and let them deal with the problem. At the very least, they should be able to tell you what the problem is.
Good luck and please keep us updated!
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I would report it to the gov at,
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/ivoq/default.htm
Click on the cartoon man on the above site and fill out the form. You may get your money back if there is a recall and may save someones life if there is a problem.
this car has 98k miles and i was wondering how many miles you can get out of a blazer.
any opinion would be helpful !
please email me @ tkp425@hotmail.com
My moms engine had this really loud knocking about a month ago on her 2000 blazer with around 15K
Turned out that belt was bad
The other rattle area is the oil pan skid plate, if so equipped. The frame seems to flex and use this skid plate as a support.
any thoughts here please reply???
Steve
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I'm belarussian owner of ChevyBlazer'95 LT and have question about using car roof for carring luggage. I have roof rails on the top of my car. So the question is -
Can I put luggage directly on the roof and secure it to the roof rails or I need to use special roof boxes or carrier baskets for this purpose? Because I think, the Chevrolet Blazer had reinforced roof.
Could you help me with answer, please.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you,
Gleb
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I ordered my truck with exactly what I wanted on it, so I had to wait 2 months before I got it, then I had to take it back within the first month for problems! I swear it felt like I took it back in every month that first year of owning it. It has been pretty problem-free over the last 2 years, with the exception of replaced battery (the 3rd already), a new alternator, new Monroe Reflex shocks, and the addition of BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO tires. I gotta tell you, the shocks and tires made a HUGE difference in the rough ride I was getting (I have the Euro/Off-road suspension).
Personally, I wouldn't buy the Blazer, but it sounds like you may have gotten a good one. So if you're happy with it and take care of it with regular service, you might be just fine. I was considering the new Trailblazer or Envoy, because they're getting good praise, and my dad loves his Envoy SLT, but they lowered the ground clearance, especially where the rocker panels are concerned. I actually take my truck off-road, so I've had it with GM.
I've always liked the looks and ground clearance of the 4Runner, but have been unimpressed with the power, interior, and value. It looks like the all-new one will turn all that around and give me the quality I deserve. I don't want to spend the $ on a gas-guzzling H2, so Toyota here I come!
For a long list of disgruntled posts that discuss all kinds of problems, check out the Chevy Blazer/GMC Jimmy Problems forum. Best of luck to you in your decision.
I hear what you say about the new larger GM SUVs. My dealer tells me they are what the US market wants. Huh. Not what I want at all. And yes, I might be leaving the fold of loyal GM Owners (my wife has a Cadillac STS, both my daughters have new cavaliers). I might decide to get a Hyundai Santa Fe. It's not a Blazer and cant do lots of things the Blazer can, but it is new technology and its the right size. The reports on line are excellent as is customer satisfaction. What do you think?
Anyway, thanks.
I wish I could share more than my limited experiences, but I hope some of this helps. Your Blazer may be fine for a few years, but what sticks in the back of my mind as I contemplate my next vehicle, is the issue you point out about technology. This platform was introduced in '95, which means development began about 2 years prior, so our trucks are, technologically, about 9 years old.
I'd like to know more about your time frame for getting a new SUV before I give my 2 cents on the Santa Fe. Because if you can wait, and you like their styling, I would recommend checking out the new Kia Sorento and Nissan Murano when they come out within the next few months. If you haven't seen pictures yet, let me know and I'll point you in the right direction. Also, have you considered the Toyota Highlander or Saturn Vue? It sounds like it may be a little too big for you, but have you considered the new Honda Pilot? I drove one last weekend, and OH MAN what a great vehicle! If I didn't require 4Lo, this would be a major contender for the '03 4Runner. I'm still going to try to see if my wife may be interested in considering it instead of a mini van. ;o)
Sorry for the lengthy post, but I hope I'm helping in your quandary!
It's a shame the Highlander is so expensive in Canada. I was parked next to one the other night and was comparing the size and it looks almost identical in length and width to my truck. I didn't think about it being very big until you mentioned it was almost as big as the Bravada. Anyway, it's just too bad that isn't an affordable option. What about the all-new Trailblazer/Envoy/Bravada? Too big?
Okay, that's enough out of me. I'll quit bugging you... I just like to help because even though there's a new SUV cropping up every minute, the decision is still tough for finding the right vehicle for your needs and budget, which is what I went through before I got my Jimmy, and am now going through again while debating what my next truck will be. Right now it looks like that will be the '03 4Runner, but who knows...
The last time it was in the shop I rented a TrailBlazer and it was just too big for me. It was comfy and peppy, etc. but I felt like I was driving a large truck.
I have been glued to my computer in the evenings for the past 4 weeks researching SUVs. I've come to realize just how much I do love my S-10 Blazer.
I live in the mountains and really need 4wheel lo gear. None of the new smaller car-based SUVs have that capability. I hate the idea that the auto companies are now building SUVs at the small size and large. I need a "medium" like my S-10 Blazer.
Tomorrow I am going to test drive a 2002 Blazer and a Ford Explorer Sport. I'll let you know how my test drives go. I have friends on both sides - some love Chevy and some love Ford. My dad was always a Chevy man. The first car that I remember him having was a 56 Blue and White 2-door Chevy. I loved that car.
Steve
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deadeye4
The breather hose from the valve cover to the air intake hose, on the other hand, is a source of oil vapor, which has been known to collect on the throttle body bore, and eventually cause a sticky accelerator pedal, as it causes a ridge to form where the bore and the butterfly meet. If you ever remove the throttle body, the intake manifold walls will be covered with oil vapor residue. I disconnected my hose, plugged the hole in the intake, and stuck a K&N breather on the valve cover. It traps the oil vapor, and only requires periodic cleaning (yearly).
It's from a dealer and has 29,855 miles and the asking price is $16,299. According to online sources, the private transaction average is $16,200 and dealer trade in is $13,000.
If I could get a decent price on this vehicle, what reasons if any should I not purchase it?
What are the pros/cons of this model and year?
Thanks in advance for your help.
deadeye4
I'm only 17 and got the 2001 GMC Jimmy for the duration of my parents lease since my dad got a company car. I absolutely love this car. NO PROBLEMS besides major break squeak at 30k miles. It went away after 4k miles of driving (strange)...this is a great car, but when it's windy watch out and hold on. The 4wd is great, and the 4wd LOW is awesome along with using 1st gear when off roading. Ultimate grip and no slip when using the right tires.
overall, I give the car a 90% rating. Some minor issues such as the break problem, but my dealer Bill Rapp in Syracuse, along with the best sales guy Larry I. made our buying and owning great!
We've had 3 Jimmy's...1996, 2000,2001. All were solid and matence free.
Psycho
Drove up some state forest roads with ~5 inches of snow on them. Lo range and didn't miss a beat. I made the mistake of not getting posi traction and got stuck back a year or so ago. So I opted for tires with a deep blocky tread just short of AT tires. Makes a difference.
BTW, a friend has a 99(?) with close to 100k on it and only routine maintenence stuff.
But that was the smallest of my problems with my lemon. First was the wiper motor quitting in the middle of a S.Florda monsoon downpour more than once. Had to have it replace under warranty. The brakes didn't work properly if you hit them going over road imperfections . The computer controlled antilock system was not programmed properly and they never did reprogram it right. I allmost killed a few people in that thing and I am a conservative driver. I was scared to death in that thing.
The list goes on and on. I could write for an hour about the 100k miles in that beast. You buy a Gm and you can be sure you will make a lot of new aquainttences in the form of the people in the dealerships service department.
I've had my J vin number (made in Japan) Camry for 36K miles and have not had a problem. I wont buy a toyota made in this country either after that blazer . It was that bad. I am also in love with the BMW Z4 and was considering one of those until I found out it is made in South Carolina.
Just my nickles worth.
Getting a lemon is a bad experience and some vehicles are known to be troublesome but if I write off every model that someone has posted as a lemon, there would literally be no vehicles left. Meaning - someone has related a real bad experience on every model topic I've come across in Edmunds town hall. What is one to do?
Deadeye4
I bought 4 for under $10
Blazer 4X4 2-door is one of the vehicles that I
am considering. I have some questions regarding
this particular year model Blazer.
1) Were the transmissions in these vehicles very
robust/reliable?
2) Were the engines and drivetrains pretty decent
in these vehicles overall?
3) How did the original paint hold up for you?
4) Were the interior components robust?
(e.g. Door handles, control knobs/levers/switches)
5) Gas mileage decent?
6) Electrical problems?
7) Steering problems?
8) Overall trim/finish?
Thanks in advance for any information that you
are willing to share with me regarding the 1989
Blazers.
Regards,
Ron M.